SEVERE
ENDED
High Wind Warning
Coos, Curry and Douglas counties, OR · ended Fri 1:00 PM PST
9:49 AM
Ended
10:00 AM
SeveritySevere
UrgencyExpected
CertaintyLikely
IssuedFri 9:49 AM PST
EndedFri 1:00 PM PST
Issued byNWS Medford, OR
What to do
Damaging wind can bring down trees and power lines. Stay indoors and away from windows.
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The threat of strong damaging winds has ended, but winds may remain gusty through the rest of the day.
Counties
Coos, Curry and Douglas counties, OR
Cities in this area
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Safety
What to do during a High Wind Warning
- 1Secure outdoor itemsBring in or tie down anything the wind can throw.
- 2Stay away from trees and power linesTreat every fallen wire as live.
- 3Drive with careGusts can push trucks, trailers and RVs off the road.
- 4Get ready for outagesKeep flashlights and charged batteries handy.
High Wind Watch vs. Warning
WATCHDamaging wind is possible. Secure loose objects.
WARNINGDamaging wind is happening or about to. Stay indoors, away from windows.
High Wind Warning questions
How strong is a high wind?
In most of the US, steady wind of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more. Canada issues Wind Warnings with its own regional limits.
Is it safe to drive?
Avoid it in high-profile vehicles and watch for fallen trees and lines.
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